De Lima, who will run under the Liberal Party-led “Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid”, hopes that Filipino people will still put their trust and confidence to her despite of her decision of moving to another branch of government.

(I think my time in serving the DOJ was not enough. I will just continue the things I’m fighting for.)

The former justice secretary will still prioritize anti-corruption efforts, reforming the criminal system, and protecting human rights if ever she win a senatorial seat, while her legislative agenda is still a “work in progress.”

(It’s time that we simplify the system in investigating corruption. It’s also time that we fight against corruption through strengthening the system so that the corrupt won’t be conceal any wealth.)

The Liberal Party Senatorial candidate Leila de Lima said she will prioritize the rights of the marginalized and disadvantaged “vulnerable sectors,” including women, children, senior citizens, and persons with disability.

De Lima also said in front of the reporters that she’s “here and ready.”

De Lima stepped down to her position as Secretary of Department of Justice during the agency’s 118th founding anniversary last September, and being replaced by chief presidential counsel Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa as ad interim Justice secretary.